Invasive Python and Lionfish Hunters Making Impact in Florida Ecosystems

In Florida, an invasive species dilemma is unfolding in the form of Burmese pythons. Once prestige pets, these enormous reptiles have taken over the wild, posing a threat to the region’s ecosystems. The state has responded by offering incentives to hunters to capture and destroy the snakes, leading to the annual Florida Python Challenge, where … Read more

Unattended Gun Results in Fatal Shooting of 6-Year-Old Girl Whose Mother Was Making Funeral Arrangements

DALLAS, TEXAS – A tragic incident unfolded in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, as a 6-year-old girl was fatally shot in her family’s home. The girl, identified as Ah’Laynah Modica-Ross, was critically injured and later passed away at the hospital. The shooting occurred while her mother was at a mortuary making funeral arrangements for her 14-year-old … Read more

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Making Death Threats to LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups and Politicians

BALTIMORE, Md. – A man from Howard County, Maryland, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after making death threats to groups and individuals supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 34-year-old Adam Nettina from West Friendship in Howard County was convicted of making death threats to an LGBTQ+ … Read more